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Cape Meares Lighthouse

Tillamook, OR

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The shortest lighthouse on the Oregon coast, on a headland with seabird colonies and the many-trunked Octopus Tree. It is on the Three Capes Scenic Route west of Tillamook; parking is free.

Nearest town
Tillamook, OR
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
45.4865, -123.9784

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Tillamook Bay City RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    5 mi from Cape Meares Lighthouse
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Kilchis River County CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Cape Meares Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Whalen Island County CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Cape Meares Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Trask River County CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Cape Meares Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Webb County CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Cape Meares Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Woods County CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Cape Meares Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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